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LT53 ZXA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,755 mi
Last recorded35,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,755 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,007 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,007 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rattle from exhaust at fast idle

Pass 21 May 2012 24,233 miles

advise downpipe flexi poor

advise front discs lipped

advise small cuts in the tyres

Fail 18 May 2012 24,233 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front discs lipped

advise small cuts in the tyres

advise downpipe flexi poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,204 miles

advise o/s/r tyre close the tread wear markers and on 2mm on the outer edge

advise power steering pipe damp near steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cuts in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,191 miles

Front wiper blades getting poor

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,103 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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LT53 ZXA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 ZXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 ZXA registered?

LT53 ZXA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is LT53 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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